Large-Scale
Additive Manufacturing

SpaceFactory’s large-scale systems integrate pellet-based material delivery, high-throughput extrusion, and precise robotic motion to enable the rapid production of industrial and mission-critical components. By transitioning production to the point-of-use, we provide the manufacturing infrastructure required to build supply chain resilience across industrial and defense sectors.

Developed through NASA-supported research and industrial prototyping, these capabilities enable fabrication workflows that extend from expeditionary defense to ISRU-based manufacturing. By bridging the gap between factory-floor precision and austere-environment reality, our technology supports the next generation of resilient infrastructure.

With initial systems already proven in industrial and research settings, current development is focused on ruggedized, containerized units optimized for rapid transport and immediate operational readiness in any domain.

Capabilities

Our large-scale additive manufacturing capabilities combine high-throughput pellet-based material delivery with large-area gantry-based motion systems. This architecture enables efficient processing of composite materials supporting broader material innovation, including high-fill fiber composites and granular feedstocks. This flexibility positions the system as a platform for advancing novel materials, including those relevant to in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).

Current capabilities support rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing of mechanical components with attritable economics, with ongoing development focused on deployable configurations for expeditionary and remote environments..

  • Pellet extruder

    Heated glass bed

    Auto-quad leveling

    Mesh leveling

    Vacuum delivery system

    Touch screen

  • Build Volume: 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1600 mm

    Overall Dimensions: 1630 mm x 1630 mm x 2460 mm

    Weight: 560 kg

    Throughput: 3.4 kg/hr (7.5lb/hr)

    Print Velocity: 200mm/s

    Power: 208V 3-Phase AC 30A

    Bed temperature: 100°C (212°F)

    Print Temperature: 280°C (536°F)

Case Study

As a demonstration of high-velocity production capability, SpaceFactory executed a compressed 24-hour design-to-deployment cycle for an autonomous maritime vessel. Utilizing a high-strength basalt-fiber polycarbonate composite, the system fabricated a water-tight structural hull designed for remote-controlled (RC) reconnaissance and payload delivery.

This effort validated a comprehensive, end-to-end workflow—integrating digital design, automated material processing, and structural testing—to deliver a functional asset under extreme time constraints.

This capability is a direct response to the requirements of expeditionary and remote operations, where the ability to manufacture specialized hardware on-site—in response to evolving environmental conditions or mission shifts—is a critical strategic advantage.

Designed and manufactured in the USA.

Developed through NASA-supported research and internal R&D, SpaceFactory’s large-scale additive manufacturing systems have withstood rugged transport and been validated in cryogenic vacuum conditions. These efforts have directly informed the development of expeditionary and space systems for operation in frontier environments. Initial testing conducted in collaboration with NASA and external partners forms a basis for continued advancement.